# Japan PM Takaichi shifts market stance

> Japan PM Takaichi aims to reassure markets and US after reflation label criticism.
- Title: Japan PM Takaichi shifts market stance · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Japan PM Takaichi aims to reassure markets and US after reflation label criticism. Japan PM Sanae Takaichi stressed reflationary policies aren't necessary to…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/japan-pm-takaichi-works-to-shed-reflationist-label-on-market-us-pressure
- Published: 2026-10-10T17:26:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sanae takaichi, japan, reflation, boj, trump administration, interest rates, news, business, world
## Japan PM Takaichi
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi continues to back away from support for reflationary economic policy.

> this is not a phase in which reflationary policies are necessary
## US pressure
Dovish BOJ board members reportedly criticized by Trump administration.
## Market reassurance
Takaichi stressed reflation policies aren't necessary to reassure markets and US.
## Key takeaway

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi stressed reflationary policies aren't necessary to calm markets and US pressure.